Free Dyslexia Screenings
The dePaul School offers free dyslexia screenings for children ages 5-12.
- A screener is a tool to help you understand your child’s level of risk for dyslexia.
- The screener takes about 20 minutes per child.
- At our upcoming community screening events (see picture), testing is first-come first-served. No appointment is necessary.
- Results will be emailed to families.
- Our friends at MARI kits have donated dyslexia toolkits to be raffled off for a lucky winner at each event!
- Registration Form (to complete at the screening event)
For more information on dyslexia screenings, email admissions@thedepaulschool.org.
What does a screener tell me?
A screener is a tool that uses specific indicators to determine the level of dyslexia risk for your child. It is based on their age, and the screener we use can be given to children starting at age 5. It is important to note that a screener is not the same as a diagnosis. If the screener reveals a high risk for dyslexia, we can offer resources to help families pursue a formal evaluation.
Keep reading to learn more about formal evaluations!
Neuropsychological vs Psychoeducational Testing
What is the difference?
A neuropsychological evaluation is more in-depth. It covers the following areas: language, visual-perceptual abilities, information processing, attention/executive functioning, learning and memory, sensory functioning, and psycho-emotional functioning. In our area, the cost of this type of evaluation is about $3,000.
A psychoeducational evaluation measures cognitive functioning (IQ) and academic achievement. In our area, the cost of this type of evaluation starts around $900 to obtain privately and is the type of test given for free during the special education evaluation process in public schools.
Which one is best for your child? Click here to learn more.